In a landmark transfer geared toward structuring and elevating Netball in Nigeria, the Nationwide Sports activities Fee (NSC) has appointed seasoned sports activities administrator and former nationwide athlete, Dr. Oluwatoyin Aluko, because the President of the Nigeria Netball Federation (NNF).
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The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Director Basic of the NSC, Honourable Bukola Olopade, who described the appointment as a strategic step to construct a sustainable framework for the expansion of Netball within the nation.
“Netball is likely one of the fastest-growing sports activities globally, and Nigeria has a wealth of high skilled athletes within the diaspora excelling within the sport on the highest stage,” Olopade mentioned. “With over thirty Nigerians at present enjoying in high Netball leagues throughout Europe and South Africa, we’ve got the potential to discipline a formidable crew that may strengthen our podium prospects.”
Olopade highlighted that the transfer aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s broader mandate to create a sustainable sports activities financial system in Nigeria, emphasizing the necessity for a well-organized system that permits athletes, whether or not at dwelling or overseas, to proudly signify the nation.
Dr. Aluko, a former Netball participant and present President of the Affiliation of Former Feminine Athletes of Nigeria (AFFAN), brings over 45 years of expertise as an athlete, coach, and sports activities administrator.
Her deep understanding of the sport, mixed together with her management expertise, positions her to drive the game’s growth at each grassroots and elite ranges.
“She is aware of the game inside out and is the proper particular person to guide the federation at this crucial time,” Olopade added, promising that the complete board of the NNF can be introduced within the coming days.
The appointment indicators a renewed concentrate on structured growth for Netball in Nigeria, with the potential to harness home expertise and faucet into the Nigerian diaspora to construct a aggressive nationwide crew able to excelling on the continental and international stage.
This strategic transfer is predicted to boost Nigeria’s presence in worldwide Netball competitions and strengthen the nation’s general sports activities ecosystem.
